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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc

S8 VVSMOT history

S8 VVS is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

S8 VVS blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
127,286 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VVS was last recorded at 127,286 miles on 10 May 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,285 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,286 miles
  • 2022 – 120,349 miles
  • 2021 – 114,388 miles
  • 2020 – 110,723 miles
  • 2019 – 105,996 miles
  • 2018 – 101,888 miles
  • 2017 – 95,839 miles
  • 2016 – 90,692 miles
  • 2015 – 85,531 miles
  • 2014 – 79,803 miles
  • 2013 – 73,355 miles
  • 2012 – 67,232 miles
  • 2011 – 60,333 miles
  • 2010 – 53,084 miles
  • 2009 – 45,507 miles
  • 2008 – 39,312 miles
  • 2007 – 25,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBump stops brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,286 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,286 miles
    Test number
    808660123884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBump stops broken

  2. Fail127,285 miles (+6,936)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,285 miles
    Test number
    885014567394
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBump stops broken

  3. Pass120,349 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    762993109060
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,349 miles (+5,961)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    423532201002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,388 miles (+3,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    821891799556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,723 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,723 miles
    Test number
    102969247022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,996 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,996 miles
    Test number
    242112807081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,888 miles (+6,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    800517347924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass95,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    969294762752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,839 miles (+5,147)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    731296757412
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass90,692 miles (+5,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,692 miles
    Test number
    984319982434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass85,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    695151915215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail85,531 miles (+5,728)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    598724905256
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass79,803 miles (+6,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    316793004485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,355 miles (+6,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    397978413470
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass67,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    256402012217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,232 miles2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    709738402282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail67,232 miles (+6,899)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    597706502292
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass60,333 miles (+7,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,333 miles
    Test number
    648491701257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass53,084 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,084 miles
    Test number
    790905910233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,081 miles (+7,574)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    891278400238
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass45,507 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    990382769171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,505 miles (+6,193)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    460451269137
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,312 miles (+13,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,312 miles
    Test number
    920461218276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    591663927060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 VVS

Does S8 VVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 VVS expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 VVS?
The MOT on S8 VVS expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 VVS done?
S8 VVS was recorded at 127,286 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
Has S8 VVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VVS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 VVS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S8 VVS find?
S8 VVS passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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